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The majority of Wavifloat™ pipes are used in the dredging industry, for which they were originally developed. Over the years, however, Wavifloat™ pipes have been used for many other purposes, for instance for supporting jetties, pipes and electric cables.
Wavifloat™ pipes can be supplied with extra buoyancy to support separate steel pipes or a combination of steel pipes. The diameter of the inner pipe may vary between 300 mm and 1,200 mm, while the overall length may vary from 3 meters to a maximum of 10 meters.
Wavifloat™ pipes are built to a standard specification. They are 100% plastic with glass fiber reinforcement and consist of a three-layer structure. The inner layer is made of filament wound glass reinforced thermoset resin and is strong and corrosion resistant. Then, a layer of polyurethane foam is applied to the inner pipe. The foam is light, does not absorb water, is immune to salt water corrosion and has a high buoyancy of 950 kg/m3. The required buoyancy determines the thickness of the foam layer. The third layer, comprised of its outer cover, is made of filament wound, Glass Reinforced Polyester(GRP). Finally, a sprayed layer of glass chops prevents further damage in case of an accident.
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We have invested considerable time and money in developing what we believe to be the ultimate float. Mounting a Wavifloat™ to a new steel pipe is very simple. The steel pipe is slid into the Wavifloat™ before the last flange is welded on. Three gussets of sufficient strength keep the Wavifloat™ in position and are also used for transportation and turning of the steel pipes for equal wear.
Wavifloat™ pipes are delivered from our factory in Hardenberg, The Netherlands.
- Made in one piece - no risk of losing parts
- Virtually maintenance-free
- Long operational lifetime